Energy Counsel

Konexo Legal Resourcing; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility and control

High quality work

Variety of opportunities

Global backing

Partner and SME support

Job summary

Konexo US, a division of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, is seeking an Energy Counsel for project-based, independent contractor work. The role focuses on regulatory compliance and enforcement in the electric utility sector, with emphasis on FERC and NERC matters.

The position is remote, part-time (15-25 hours per week) with a duration of 6+ months and potential for extended hours to become full-time. Ideal candidates hold a JD and active bar admission and have 5+ years’ experience in energy

Qualifications

• Qualified energy attorney with 5+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement.
• Deep knowledge of FERC regulations, NERC Reliability Standards, and electric utility industry practices.
• Prior experience with renewable energy and/or smart grid highly desirable
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing deadlines
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active bar membership in good standing in your state of residence

Skills

Regulatory compliance

FERC regulations

NERC standards

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Konexo US, a division of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, provides alternative legal and compliance services. Konexo was created to meet client demand for high quality, interim lawyers, paralegals, technologists, consultants, and legal project managers. Konexo professionals support clients and Eversheds Sutherland teams. Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with over 70 offices across more than 30 countries worldwide committed to delivering client service excellence. As a full-service law practice, Eversheds Sutherland acts for many sectors across the US, UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia providing legal advice to clients in each of its practice areas including Capital Markets & Investments, Corporate, Energy, Finance, Intellectual Property, Insurance, Investment Services & Products, Litigation, Real Estate, and Tax.

Energy Counsel

Konexo Legal Resourcing is seeking an Energy Counsel with significant experience in regulatory compliance, enforcement, and legal advisory for the electric utility sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record advising on FERC and NERC matters, leading teams, and managing complex regulatory proceedings. This opportunity is an independent contractor role for project-based work and is ideal for individuals who are freelancing or looking for limited duration opportunities.

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Work pattern: Part-time, 15-25 hours per week, potential for Full-time hours as well
• Contract duration: 6+ months, potentially up to a year
• Location: Remote

What you should have:

• Qualified energy attorney with 5+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement in a law firm or corporate law department setting
• Deep knowledge of FERC regulations, NERC Reliability Standards, and electric utility industry practices
• Prior experience with renewable energy and/or smart grid highly desirable
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing deadlines
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active bar membership in good standing in your state of residence

The benefits of joining Konexo US:

• Flexibility and control – choose how and when you work, with opportunities that fit around your lifestyle and career goals.
• High quality work – support leading in-house teams, including the world’s largest organizations.
• Variety of opportunities – full-time, part-time and ad-hoc contracts, with many roles offering hybrid or remote working
• Global backing – benefit from the support of a leading global legal practice
• Partner and SME support – access expert guidance throughout your placements

We are one of the first law practices to enter the flexible legal resourcing market, we have a wealth of experience in placing legal professionals both with Eversheds Sutherland teams and with international clients across a variety of sectors. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.